Description
Book SynopsisSince the dawn of human history people have been facing problems arising from the operations of systems in which they themselves are a part. However, the idea that systematic scrutiny in the spirit of science can help solve them, became widespread only in this century. The Handbook of Systems Analysis brings together in systematic form the core of the systems analysis knowledge and experience it has developed so far. The Handbook of Systems Analysis consists of three volumes: the first offers an overview aimed at a widely varied audience of practitioners and those interested in the problems treated by systems analysis; volume two is aimed at a more technical audience and deals with how a systems analysis study proceeds and resolves the technical and professional issues. Now this third volume exemplifies the general principles and wide variety of practice by means of eight carefully selected cases described by the principal analysts involved. Like the first volume, it is accessible to a
Table of ContentsAn Overview of the Systems Analysis Process (H. Miser).
An Introduction to the Cases and the Variety They Exemplify (H.Miser).
Icebreaking Operations in the Northern Baltic (L. Jennergren, etal.).
Managing Eutrophication in Lake Balaton (L. Somlyody).
Planning the Netherlands' Water Resources (B. Goeller & PAWNTeam).
Implementing Innovative Work Schedules for the New York CitySanitation Department (J. Mechling).
Balancing a University Budget (W. Massy & D. Hopkins).
Israeli Gambles with History: The Lavi Combat Airplane and thePeace Process with the PLO (Y. Dror).
Approaching the Problems of Worldwide Sustainable Development (R.Shaw, et al.).
Organizing and Managing a Systems Analysis Study (B. Goeller, etal.).
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